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Activist investor Starboard piles on pressure for Lamb Weston

Starboard Value holds a “significant” share of the French fries producer and is pressing for asset sales.

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Beyond Meat gets delisting warning notice

The notice does not immediately affect trading, the California-based alternative protein producer said.

Conagra Brands invests in US poultry factory

The company said that the expansion will “significantly increase” chicken production capacity at the Fayetteville plant.

Fleury Michon to open first US factory

The new plant in South Covington, Kentucky, will produce frozen meals specifically for airline clients.

Maple Leaf commits to plant-based meat in wake of pork spin-off

“I do think there's a longer-term story to be shared around plant protein” – president and CEO Curtis Frank.

Comvita refutes speculation of share interest from Fraser and Neave

A media reported emerged this week suggesting the Singapore group had acquired a “significant” stake in the Manuka honey maker.

‘Veggie burger’ survives but EU bodies agree wide ban on plant-based names

The restricted list includes terms such as “chicken” and “pork”, as well as cut-related descriptors like “drumstick”.

Iran crisis: energy prices focus industry minds as volatility returns

Weighing up the possible repercussions of the US-Israeli war with Iran is difficult but the conflict is another example of the geopolitical volatility facing business.

US Senate bill aims to “break-up” meatpacking monopoly

The proposal would make it “unlawful for a major meatpacking conglomerate to control more than one major type of meat”.